I use a number of words differently than the normal Pokemon definition and use words that tie into my experiences that make a lot more sense to me. Here are some of them. This is a work in progress, and I will come back to it and add from time to time.
Definitions:
Battle and Training “Leagues”/Divisions: There are 3 main divisions plus 2 others which are used in GO Battle League as a special event. (Side note: I think this nomenclature is confusing… why couldn’t the “Leagues” be called Divisions for clarity as to what the Battle League is and what the various classes are in the Battle League?). I have been a fan of combat sports (boxing and mixed martial arts being two of the most well-known) for well over 30 years. In such sports, weight-based division names are well defined. These classes are something I can understand, so I use these names often. Sometimes I refer to the divisions as u(max CP) like how youth divisions are categorized by age. Example: u18 tournaments are for age 18 and under players. Both of these sets of terms that I use should be easily understood and to me is much clearer than what the official names are:
Bantamweight aka u500: Elemental and Little Cups, the special event 4th division used only in Go Battle League encounters. Participation has not been required to advance in the Go Battle League in any way, shape, or form and should remain this way. This also should never be used as a division for Training.
Lightweight aka u1500: Great League. The smallest (lightest) regular division.
Middleweight aka u2500: Ultra League. The middle regular division.
Heavyweight: Master League. The largest (heaviest) regular division. This should be capped where no Megas are eligible to participate in, especially during special events where causals are courted to play. Even in combat sports there is a 265-pound weight limit, and this would reflect a similar kind of limit.
Megaweight: Master League with Megas eligible. I’m not sold on this division at all as a very casual PVPer at best. I made the name up since it is descriptive of what it is as this is not a truly Open Division, as only one Mega is available. This could be a lot of fun for the competitive PVPers, so I won’t rule it out, as long as it remains optional when the Heavyweight Division is used during times to court casuals to participate (eg. Go Battle Days).
Garbage Day/Night: When Spotlight Hour has the Double Candy for Transfer Bonus. So called since I collect a lot of Pokemon and transfer them all since they are Sub 3*. They are literally all garbage. At least I get an extra candy for transferring each of them, and that adds up. I try to save CD ones that I like and usually other ones that I am working on a better mon for.
starter (my definition): Any Pokemon that you get a lot of and are not necessarily the strongest. This is regardless of what type it is, unlike the official definition. A great example is Rattata – it’s not a Pokemon definition starter, but it comes in high quantities, is relatively weak, and even when evolved, it’s still relatively weak (Raticate doesn’t even get to 2000 CP!). Dunsparce is an example of the ultimate starter in ways. It doesn’t even evolve and doesn’t get to 2000 CP either! Some Pokemon Definition Starters are not by my definition starters. Charles Zard comes to mind, especially Mega Charles. This is more of a Role Playing Game version of the definition versus the game specific version of the definition.
Starter (based on the official definition): Most know that this is for the first 3 Pokemon from each generation. I did not know this definition at first, since I used a more Role Playing verision as above. I add Eevee and Pikachu to the list of “official” Starters. They are featured in their own games based on the mainline, are used by a character in the Pokemon series as a Starter, and are as popular, if not more popular, than the official Starters. Eevee can transform into 7 forms (and possibly more in the future… it would be neat if it evolved into each of the types). It is a fan favorite for this reason and can be considered a Starter for its versatility. Pikachu is EVERYWHERE and is the main character’s Starter. Before I played, I recognized Pikachu as “the face” of the game. Before I knew the official definition, I thought Pikachu was THE Starter in Pokemon. In Pokemon GO, there are at last count at least 34 costumed versions between itself, Pichu (evolution stage before Pikachu) and Raichu (evolution after Pikachu) with 21 of them being Pikachu itself. Some of the other Starters are in my definition of starter depending on how useful they are/become. Note: I have no particular loyalty to Starters and do not see that they are a Starter as a compelling reason to feature them in any way, shape, or form. In fact, I see that as a hinderance in a way since they get a feature already by being a Starter.
Pokemon/Other Character Names:
All names based on actual people/characters are meant to be an honor to the honoree. All other names are meant in fun only
Bacon Family – The various pigs/pig like mons in the game
BACON: Swinub/Piloswine/Mamoswine – just because I love Bacon and Swinub is a pig…
BACONSmokey: A Shadow BACON that I am working on
Bacon Hot: Tepig/Pignite/Emboar – they too look like pigs… and they are fire “hot” ones… so Bacon Hot
Bacon Spring: Spoink – Its tail is a spring
Bacon Grumpy: Grumpig
Zigzagzoon Family – Raccoons which due to their eye mask are known as “bandits”
Berthiaume: Galarian Zigzagzoon – Daniel Berthiaume was a goaltender most notably for the Winnipeg Jets in the mid-late 80’s. He was known as the Bandit. One half of “Pokey and the Bandit”
BurtReynolds: Zigzagzoon – Many know his role as the Bandit in the Smokey and the Bandit movie franchise. Fun Fact: Burt was a co-owner of the Tampa Bay Bandits in the original USFL and is why the team is called that.
KISS: Male Obstagoon – The evolutions of Galarian Zigzagzoon look like they were modeled after the Kiss band facepaint. Even Gene Simmons noticed and was flattered.
Morganna: Female Obstagoon – Morganna was known as “The Kissing Bandit” and was at the height of her popularity in the 1970’s and 80’s and was known for going onto the field and kissing many famous baseball and basketball players.
Charles Zard aka Charles: Charizard. I can’t spell this official name without cheating. I name my best/favorites after famous people called Charles. I have so far borrowed the last names of Charles Leclerc [Monaco born and based Formula 1 car racer], Charles Nelson-Reilly [American comedian], Charles Schultz [Peanuts Cartoonist] (the first three being perfects) Charles Darwin [very good shiny], Charles Manson [very good Shadow -This is not to condone his actions by any means, but we all recognize what he did.]
Dipsticks/Regular Rockets, Bozos and Bozette and The Pizza Boy/The Big Don: In order- Grunts, Leaders, and Giovanni. With Leaders it’s usually Bozo Arlo, Cliffy Bozo, and Bozette (since Sierra is the only female Bozo), so I know which one is which. Distinction is important since normally one or two are more desirable than the other(s). Sometimes it because one is particularly easy, others it’s because the reward Shadow is more desirable.
EldonReddic(k): Slopoke Family – The real Eldon Reddick was a hockey goalie who is most noted as being a teammate of Daniel Berthiaume’s in Winnipeg (Pokey and the Bandit) and has his name on the Stanley Cup as a backup in Edmonton. Eldon was called “Slowpoke” by his Father which eventually became Pokey. Even in context “dick” cannot be used in nicknames for Pokemon, hence the last letter being dropped. One half of “Pokey and the Bandit”.
Elvis (aka The King): Houndoom – Because it ain’t nothing but a Houndoom… crying all the time. (instead of Hound Dog… I know…)
Gary: Gyrados. This is not as well used as Charles. The only one I have named is Burghoff (the actor behind Corporal Radar O’Reilly).
Godzilla: My best Tyranitar.
Jim: Various Pokemon which are used in Gyms. Top ranked Slaking, Snorlax, Muk (especially Alolan), Blissey, Bouffalant, and Ludicolo are given this name. It just makes it easier to find “first Mon up” when wanting to fill a gym.
Orange, Floppy, and Useless (OFU): Magikarp. Yes, I know it eventually evolves Gary, but I have a pin that says I’m Useless and has a picture of Magikarp on it. I believe it. Sometimes it’s also called Magikrap when I don’t have to be so polite.
PUCKY: Wailmer – one of my favorites. So named after the former mascot of the Hartford Whalers (National Hockey League) club.
Swampy: Swampert… another favorite.
Tan, Floppy, and Useful: Slakoth. Meant to poke fun and Orange Floppy and Useless (see above).
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